Yesterday I wrote and rewrote
the opening pages to my new project
and by the time I went to bed,
felt pretty good about those pages.
the opening pages to my new project
and by the time I went to bed,
felt pretty good about those pages.
Today I picked up where I left off
but almost immediately ran into trouble.
After a few moments of panic
and several choruses of
"Why did I ever think I could write this story?!,"
I remembered something.
My notebook.
It’s there to help me sort out the characterization
and sticky plot issues
that always, always raise their knotty little heads
as I write a first draft.
So now I’ve taken my foot off the gas pedal
and am investing a little more time
in the Hows and Whys of my story.
image from morguefile.com
Today I refuse to be in a rush.
Tracy Abell 
I think that slowing down can actually save time in the long run. Plus, it’s much less anxiety inducing.
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I think you’re absolutely right about saving time in the long run. I’ve learned that lesson over and over, yet always have to stop a time or two to get my bearings again.
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Nice 🙂
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It feels better now that I’ve given myself permission to slow down and sort through some things. I carry my notebook everywhere!
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I think that spending all the time you need in preparing the story can help you to flow in the first draft so is very good to slow down!
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You are a smart woman/writer, Anabel. I should know better than to rush into things, but at least it’s still very early on so I can take the time to sort through some things.
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you inspire me
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Me? Really? Why, thank you. I find your energy and passions quite inspiring, too. 🙂
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yes you, lol, you are silly :0)
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